Masks and ‘critical race theory’ are late issues in local Maine races
The pandemic and how to teach children about race are emerging as driving issues in some communities ahead of Election Day.
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COVID-19 cases in Maine remain stubbornly high despite national decline
That highlights how difficult it has been for Maine to turn the corner after the late-summer delta variant surge.
Your guide to Maine’s Nov. 2 election from the CMP corridor to local races
Whether you plan to vote absentee, early or on Election Day next week, here is what you need to know about what is on the ballot and how to vote.
He’s been the only one behind the cafeteria counter when 500 kids get their lunch in Orono
Until a few weeks ago, when RSU 26 hired a part-time employee to wash dishes and clean, Ben Jacobson had no regular help in the kitchen.
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How the Appalachian Mountain Club created a 4-season destination in Maine
In a tourism region that also contains Moosehead Lake, AMC now accounts for 5-7 percent of the area’s hospitality jobs.
There are everyday learning opportunities in your own backyard
There’s no better classroom than Mother Nature.
Make your own scrubby sponges
Using netting from a clementines box, I’ve made these to scrub my pots and pans gently after use — and they work well without scratching.
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